Mechanical Project Engineer

LPA is seeking a passionate Mechanical Project Engineer to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and master planners. As a member of our civil engineering team, you will work on a broad range of projects from office, education and recreation buildings to complex laboratories, health care facilities, and performing arts centers. Our award-winning projects aim to have a positive and enduring environmental, economic and social impact.  You will join a high-performing, multi-disciplinary design team, and you will impact projects at each stage of design.  We offer numerous education and mentoring opportunities including software training, tech talks, and monthly LPA-U courses centered around innovative and sustainable design practices. Join a firm where your voice is heard, creative design ideas are encouraged, and your work is highly regarded.

What you will do:

• Design of complete mechanical systems, distribution and controls for a variety of building types.
• Develop Revit models detailing mechanical systems, distribution, schedules and details.
• Develop of analysis model to calculate cooling/heating loads and determine energy compliance.
• Survey as-built conditions and determine impact of mechanical design.
• Research code and jurisdictional regulations, products, sustainable criteria and construction methods.
• Coordinate and prepare documentation for schematic design, design development and/or construction documents and oversee compliance with Revit standards.
• Respond to plan check comments and attend plan review meetings.
• Support Project Leaders in the review of construction phase submittals and the response to Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Perform construction field site visits to review mechanical system installation.
• Participate in the integrated design process, working with other disciplines at LPA, and resolve issues with mechanical components.
• Continued development of mechanical system knowledge through training and self-guided research.
• Develop and update tools and standards to increase personal and team productivity.      

What we will do:

• Provide mentorship from Managing Directors and Design Directors as well as other in-house disciplines on all projects
• Provide career growth opportunities including licensure incentives, professional development grants and our professional development process
• In-house management and leadership training opportunities
• Education opportunities including LPA+U and LPA Tech Talks

Mechanical Project Engineer Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Mechanical Professional Engineer (PE) License
• 4-7 years of experience in mechanical engineering and the design of building HVAC systems
• Enthusiastic commitment to the multidisciplinary design process and team environment
• Curious and open minded to learn
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas. We specialize in creating innovative, sustainable environments that work better, do more with less and improve people’s lives. We provide a vibrant and rewarding work environment—one that values and fosters creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, community engagement and ongoing career development and growth. LPA is also committed to diversity, wellness and work-life balance. LPA offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness and other work/life plans. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $140,000 and is eligible for an annual bonus. If you are hired at LPA, your base salary is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS:Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.